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Isma'il Al-Faruqi: Selected Essays
written by Ismail Raji al-Faruqi, 1921-1986 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2018), 109 page(s)
In this set of three powerful essays, the late world renowned scholar and philosopher, Ismail Al Faruqi, displays his formidable insight, vast knowledge, and unique trademark logic, brought to bear on subjects still considered to be at the forefront of discourse on comparative religion. Al Faruqi delves deep into...
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written by Ismail Raji al-Faruqi, 1921-1986 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2018), 109 page(s)
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In this set of three powerful essays, the late world renowned scholar and philosopher, Ismail Al Faruqi, displays his formidable insight, vast knowledge, and unique trademark logic, brought to bear on subjects still considered to be at the forefront of discourse on comparative religion. Al Faruqi delves deep into the heart of the debate on the metaphysical nature of values in the Western and Muslim traditions, of the history of religions, and oth...
In this set of three powerful essays, the late world renowned scholar and philosopher, Ismail Al Faruqi, displays his formidable insight, vast knowledge, and unique trademark logic, brought to bear on subjects still considered to be at the forefront of discourse on comparative religion. Al Faruqi delves deep into the heart of the debate on the metaphysical nature of values in the Western and Muslim traditions, of the history of religions, and other issues, ultimately to guide readers to a clarity of understanding and Islam's position in relation to them. This will interest and stimulate many readers, enlightened thinkers, modern secularists, philosophers and theologians, Muslim or otherwise - as Al Faruqi strives to arrive at an accurate assessment of the fundamentals of these important subjects, and their significance for the human condition.
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Religion & Thought
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General reference book
Author / Creator
Ismail Raji al-Faruqi, 1921-1986
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
International Institute of Islamic Thought
Topic / Theme
Christian, Muslim, Bible, Interpretation of, Metaphysics & Cosmology, Theology
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Il Risveglio Di Un Gigante vita di Santa Veronica Giuliani
directed by Giovanni Ziberna, 1982- and Valeria Baldan, fl. 2007; produced by Mattia Vecchi, fl. 2010 and Giovanni Ziberna, 1982-, Sine Sole Cinema (Children of Mary, Friends of Saint Veronica, 2018), 1 hour 36 mins
This film by Valeria Baldan and Giovanni Ziberna tells the life of St. Veronica Giuliani in Italy.
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directed by Giovanni Ziberna, 1982- and Valeria Baldan, fl. 2007; produced by Mattia Vecchi, fl. 2010 and Giovanni Ziberna, 1982-, Sine Sole Cinema (Children of Mary, Friends of Saint Veronica, 2018), 1 hour 36 mins
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This film by Valeria Baldan and Giovanni Ziberna tells the life of St. Veronica Giuliani in Italy.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mattia Vecchi, fl. 2010, Giovanni Ziberna, 1982-, Sine Sole Cinema
Author / Creator
Giovanni Ziberna, 1982-, Valeria Baldan, fl. 2007
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Children of Mary, Friends of Saint Veronica
Person Discussed
Veronica Giuliani, 1660-0027
Topic / Theme
Saints, Biographies, Nuns, Catholicism
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Ijtihad and Renewal
written by Said Shabbar, fl. 2017 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2017), 158 page(s)
In the early centuries of Islam the response of Muslims to problem-solving the various issues and challenges that faced their rapidly expanding community was to use intelligence and independent reasoning based on the Qur'an and Sunnah to address them. This practice is known as ijtihad. As the centuries wore on how...
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written by Said Shabbar, fl. 2017 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2017), 158 page(s)
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In the early centuries of Islam the response of Muslims to problem-solving the various issues and challenges that faced their rapidly expanding community was to use intelligence and independent reasoning based on the Qur'an and Sunnah to address them. This practice is known as ijtihad. As the centuries wore on however the gates of ijtihad were generally closed in favor of following existing rulings developed by scholars by way of analogy. And as...
In the early centuries of Islam the response of Muslims to problem-solving the various issues and challenges that faced their rapidly expanding community was to use intelligence and independent reasoning based on the Qur'an and Sunnah to address them. This practice is known as ijtihad. As the centuries wore on however the gates of ijtihad were generally closed in favor of following existing rulings developed by scholars by way of analogy. And as reason and intellect, now held captive to madhhabs (schools of thought) and earlier scholarly opinion stagnated, so did the Muslim world. Ijtihad and Renewal is an analysis of ijtihad and the role it can play for a positive Muslim revival in the modern world, a revival based on society-wide economic and educational reform and development. It makes the case that the grafting of solutions rooted in the past onto the complex and unique realities of our own age, in a one-size-fits-all perspective, has paralysed the vitality of Muslim thought, and confused its sense of direction, and that to revive the Muslim world from its centuries of decline and slumber we need to revive the practice of ijtihad. Focusing attention on thinking through solutions for ourselves based on our own times and context, using the Qur'an and Sunnah, as well as the wisdom and experience of the past distilled from these, as tools in this endeavor whilst not the only solution, is certainly a viable and powerful one.
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Religion & Thought
Content Type
General reference book
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Nancy N. Roberts, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Said Shabbar, fl. 2017
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
International Institute of Islamic Thought
Topic / Theme
Muslim, Education & Learning, Humanism/Philology, Law, Crime & the Administration of Justice, Secularism, Law, Qur'ān, Authority of
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Reviving The Balance: The Authority of The Qur’an and The Status of The Sunnah
written by Taha Jabir al-Alwani, 1935-2016 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2017), 226 page(s)
In dealing with any aspect of Islamic civilization, its final raison d'etre and creative base must be seen as resting on the Qur'an. Islamic culture is, in fact, a "Qur'anic culture"; for its definitions, its structures, its goals, and its methods for execution of those goals are all derived from that series of re...
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written by Taha Jabir al-Alwani, 1935-2016 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2017), 226 page(s)
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In dealing with any aspect of Islamic civilization, its final raison d'etre and creative base must be seen as resting on the Qur'an. Islamic culture is, in fact, a "Qur'anic culture"; for its definitions, its structures, its goals, and its methods for execution of those goals are all derived from that series of revelations from God to the Prophet Muhammad. Without that revelation, the culture could not have been generated; without that revelation...
In dealing with any aspect of Islamic civilization, its final raison d'etre and creative base must be seen as resting on the Qur'an. Islamic culture is, in fact, a "Qur'anic culture"; for its definitions, its structures, its goals, and its methods for execution of those goals are all derived from that series of revelations from God to the Prophet Muhammad. Without that revelation, the culture could not have been generated; without that revelation, there could have been neither an Islamic religion, an Islamic state, an Islamic philosophy, an Islamic law, an Islamic society, nor an Islamic political or economic organization. Just as surely as these aspects of Islamic culture may be rightly seen as Qur'anic in basis and motivation, in implementation and goal, the arts of Islamic civilization should also be viewed as aesthetic expressions of similar derivation and realization. Yes, the Islamic arts are indeed Qur'anic arts. How then are the Islamic arts to be seen as "Qur'anic" expressions in color, in line, in movement, in shape, and in sound? This is the subject of this work.
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Religion & Thought
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General reference book
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Nancy N. Roberts, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Taha Jabir al-Alwani, 1935-2016
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
International Institute of Islamic Thought
Topic / Theme
Muslim, Islam, Hadīth, Authority of, Qur'ān, Authority of
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The Uttaratantra in the Land of Snows: Tibetan Thinkers Debate the Centrality of the Buddha-Nature Treatise
written by Tsering Wangchuk, fl. 2017 (Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 2017, originally published 2017), 271 page(s)
With its emphasis on the concept of Buddha-nature, or the ultimate nature of mind, the Uttaratantra is a classical Buddhist treatise that lays out an early map of the Mahayana path to enlightenment. Tsering Wangchuk unravels the history of this important Indic text in Tibet by examining numerous Tibetan commentari...
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written by Tsering Wangchuk, fl. 2017 (Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 2017, originally published 2017), 271 page(s)
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With its emphasis on the concept of Buddha-nature, or the ultimate nature of mind, the Uttaratantra is a classical Buddhist treatise that lays out an early map of the Mahayana path to enlightenment. Tsering Wangchuk unravels the history of this important Indic text in Tibet by examining numerous Tibetan commentaries and other exegetical texts on the treatise that emerged between the eleventh and fifteenth centuries. These commentaries explored su...
With its emphasis on the concept of Buddha-nature, or the ultimate nature of mind, the Uttaratantra is a classical Buddhist treatise that lays out an early map of the Mahayana path to enlightenment. Tsering Wangchuk unravels the history of this important Indic text in Tibet by examining numerous Tibetan commentaries and other exegetical texts on the treatise that emerged between the eleventh and fifteenth centuries. These commentaries explored such questions as: Is the Buddha-nature teaching found in the Uttaratantra literally true, or does it have to be interpreted differently to understand its ultimate meaning? Does it explicate ultimate truth that is inherently enlightened or ultimate truth that is empty only of independent existence? Does the treatise teach ultimate nature of mind according to the Cittamatra or the Madhyamaka School of Mahayana? By focusing on the diverse interpretations that different textual communities employed to make sense of the Uttaratantra, Wangchuk provides a necessary historical context for the development of the text in Tibet.
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Religion & Thought
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General reference book
Author / Creator
Tsering Wangchuk, fl. 2017
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
State University of New York Press
Topic / Theme
Tibetan Buddhist, Vajrayāna, Esoteric, Mahāyāna, Tibetan
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Qur'anic Terminology: A Linguistic and Semantic Analysis
written by Balil Abd al-Karim, fl. 2018 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2017), 192 page(s)
There is no way to understand the Qur’an properly, or to elucidate as accurately as possible the meaning of its verses, without studying Qur’anic terminology and concepts. Taken together these sum up the universal truths of the Faith (the great moral code), not only animating the text and giving it incredible...
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written by Balil Abd al-Karim, fl. 2018 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2017), 192 page(s)
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There is no way to understand the Qur’an properly, or to elucidate as accurately as possible the meaning of its verses, without studying Qur’anic terminology and concepts. Taken together these sum up the universal truths of the Faith (the great moral code), not only animating the text and giving it incredible life, precision, and flexibility, but also enriching the communication of the Qur’anic message through their beautiful and comprehens...
There is no way to understand the Qur’an properly, or to elucidate as accurately as possible the meaning of its verses, without studying Qur’anic terminology and concepts. Taken together these sum up the universal truths of the Faith (the great moral code), not only animating the text and giving it incredible life, precision, and flexibility, but also enriching the communication of the Qur’anic message through their beautiful and comprehensive nature.
This study aims to provide a broad glossary of key Qur’anic terms and set forth these terms’ meanings, both semantically and linguistically, within their Qur’anic context. The format is organized in such a way as to facilitate ease of under-standing, guiding the lay reader carefully and logically through the various nuances of usage and meaning. The meaning of a given Qur’anic term will vary depending on the manner and the context in which it is used, and on the issues and questions in relation to which reference is made to it, and just as a concept gives rise to a term, so also does the term and its usage act to shape the concept. These and other aspects of the Divine communication are mapped and explored, leaving us with a greater appreciation of the Qur’an’s depth and what makes it a linguistic and literary miracle.
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Religion & Thought
Content Type
General reference book
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Nancy N. Roberts, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Balil Abd al-Karim, fl. 2018
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
International Institute of Islamic Thought
Topic / Theme
Muslim, Humanism/Philology, Prophecy & Prophets, Reason, Power & Limitations of, Qur'ān, Language, Style & Translation of
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A Brief Introduction to Qur'anic Exegesis
written by Ali Suleiman Ali, fl. 2017 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2017), 189 page(s)
Generating precise comprehension of the Quran and the true meaning of its verses is arguably the essence of the most important of the Islamic sciences, Qur'anic exegesis or tafsir. Since the passing of the Prophet many scholars have worked hard to bring a proper understanding of the meaning of the Qur'an to Muslim...
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written by Ali Suleiman Ali, fl. 2017 (London, England: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2017), 189 page(s)
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Generating precise comprehension of the Quran and the true meaning of its verses is arguably the essence of the most important of the Islamic sciences, Qur'anic exegesis or tafsir. Since the passing of the Prophet many scholars have worked hard to bring a proper understanding of the meaning of the Qur'an to Muslims, and indeed to the world at large, as fully as possible, in an attempt to widen knowledge of the guidance contained therein, and how...
Generating precise comprehension of the Quran and the true meaning of its verses is arguably the essence of the most important of the Islamic sciences, Qur'anic exegesis or tafsir. Since the passing of the Prophet many scholars have worked hard to bring a proper understanding of the meaning of the Qur'an to Muslims, and indeed to the world at large, as fully as possible, in an attempt to widen knowledge of the guidance contained therein, and how to live life in accordance with its principles. The result has been a wealth of historical Muslim literature on the subject which has come to be known as Ulum al-Tafsir or the sciences of tafsir, a systematic exegesis of the Qur'an following several methodologies. This work traces the evolution of Qur'anic exegesis, from the time of the Prophet, the Companions, the Successors, the early mufassirun (exegetes) with independent tafsir works, to the present day. In doing so, it addresses some major issues including to what extent has tafsir been influenced by differing theological traditions (classical, mystical sufi, persian), political and sectarian interests etc. and how interpretation has differed in some cases, mainly pertaining to juridical, theological, historical, and linguistic issues. Certain scholars and Qur'anic commentaries have stood the test of time and stand in greater prominence to others. Their works are introduced, and different methodologies compared and critiqued. What we are left with is a broad yet important overview of a subject which otherwise can be too complex and extensive for the ordinary reader to grasp acting as a valuable addition to his/her understanding and study of the Qur'anic text.
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Religion & Thought
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Ali Suleiman Ali, fl. 2017
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
International Institute of Islamic Thought
Topic / Theme
Muslim, Theology, Qur'ān, Interpretation of, Qur'ān, Authority of
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Last Days of Jesus
directed by Peter Oxley, fl. 2003; produced by Olive King, fl. 2012 and Anika Pilnei, fl. 2011, Associated Producers and Blink Films (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 54 mins
For almost two thousand years, the story of Jesus’ final days has been celebrated by Christians the world over. From Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, through to his eventual crucifixion six days later, the key moments have been immortalized in countless films, pieces of music, and works of art.
But in recen...
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directed by Peter Oxley, fl. 2003; produced by Olive King, fl. 2012 and Anika Pilnei, fl. 2011, Associated Producers and Blink Films (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 1 hour 54 mins
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For almost two thousand years, the story of Jesus’ final days has been celebrated by Christians the world over. From Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, through to his eventual crucifixion six days later, the key moments have been immortalized in countless films, pieces of music, and works of art.
But in recent years, some historians have begun to question inconsistencies in the Gospels’ version of events. They believe that the Gospels coul...
For almost two thousand years, the story of Jesus’ final days has been celebrated by Christians the world over. From Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, through to his eventual crucifixion six days later, the key moments have been immortalized in countless films, pieces of music, and works of art.
But in recent years, some historians have begun to question inconsistencies in the Gospels’ version of events. They believe that the Gospels could hide a very different story; one that casts the historical Jesus in an entirely new light. Based on a new interpretation of contemporary historical events in Rome, "Last Days of Jesus" peels back thousands of years of tradition, to explore a new political context to the events in Jerusalem.
"Last Days of Jesus" explores how dramatic political events in Rome could have played a crucial role in shaping Jesus’ destiny, and examines an extraordinary political alliance that altered the course of history.
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Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Olive King, fl. 2012, Anika Pilnei, fl. 2011, Associated Producers, Blink Films, Chris Macpherson, fl. 2017
Author / Creator
Peter Oxley, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Speaker / Narrator
Chris Macpherson, fl. 2017
Person Discussed
Sejanus, 0020-0031, Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee, 20 BC-0039, Jesus Christ, 0006-0033, Claudius, Emperor of Rome, 10 BC-0054
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Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, ca. 30 C.E., Christian
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Letters of Light, Passages from the Ma’or-va-shemesk
written by Kalonymus Kalman Epstein, 1753-1823 (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2015, originally published 2015), 283 page(s)
Letters of Light is a translation of over ninety passages from a well-known Hasidic text, Ma'or va-shemesh, consisting of homilies of Kalonymus Kalman Epstein of Krakow, together with a running commentary and analysis by Aryeh Wineman. With remarkable creativity, the Krakow preacher recast biblical episodes and te...
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written by Kalonymus Kalman Epstein, 1753-1823 (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2015, originally published 2015), 283 page(s)
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Letters of Light is a translation of over ninety passages from a well-known Hasidic text, Ma'or va-shemesh, consisting of homilies of Kalonymus Kalman Epstein of Krakow, together with a running commentary and analysis by Aryeh Wineman. With remarkable creativity, the Krakow preacher recast biblical episodes and texts through the prism both of the pietistic values of Hasidism, with its accent on the inner life and the Divine innerness of all exist...
Letters of Light is a translation of over ninety passages from a well-known Hasidic text, Ma'or va-shemesh, consisting of homilies of Kalonymus Kalman Epstein of Krakow, together with a running commentary and analysis by Aryeh Wineman. With remarkable creativity, the Krakow preacher recast biblical episodes and texts through the prism both of the pietistic values of Hasidism, with its accent on the inner life and the Divine innerness of all existence, and of his ongoing wrestling with questions of the primacy of the individual vis-a-vis that of the community. The commentary traces the route leading from the Torah-text itself through various later sources to the Krakow preacher's own reading of the biblical text, one that often transforms the very tenor of the text he was expounding. Though composed almost two centuries ago, Ma'or va-shemesh comprises an impressive spiritual statement, many parts of which can speak to our own time and its spiritual strivings.
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Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Aryeh Wineman, 1932-
Author / Creator
Kalonymus Kalman Epstein, 1753-1823
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Wipf & Stock
Topic / Theme
Chasidic, Jewish, Spiritual Reading, Judaism, Torah, Interpretation of, Jews
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The Miraculous Language of the Qur’an: Evidence of Divine Origin
written by Bassam Saeh, fl. 2015 (Herndon, VA: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2015), 104 page(s)
Despite the distinct buzz of activity in the area of Islamic action and theory within the Muslim world and elsewhere, many “Islamic” movements and pronouncements fall short of the Islamic ideal. Many of them indeed go against the very spirit of Islam, and do the faith a considerable damage in the sight of Alla...
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written by Bassam Saeh, fl. 2015 (Herndon, VA: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 2015), 104 page(s)
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Despite the distinct buzz of activity in the area of Islamic action and theory within the Muslim world and elsewhere, many “Islamic” movements and pronouncements fall short of the Islamic ideal. Many of them indeed go against the very spirit of Islam, and do the faith a considerable damage in the sight of Allah and man. This is due to a gross misunderstanding acquired over centuries of Muslim intellectual lethargy and indifference to changing...
Despite the distinct buzz of activity in the area of Islamic action and theory within the Muslim world and elsewhere, many “Islamic” movements and pronouncements fall short of the Islamic ideal. Many of them indeed go against the very spirit of Islam, and do the faith a considerable damage in the sight of Allah and man. This is due to a gross misunderstanding acquired over centuries of Muslim intellectual lethargy and indifference to changing realities. The present paper traces the unfortunate growth of such tendencies in the distant and near past, but emphasizes the contemporary scene, which it examines (and tries to put right) with incisive clarity and candor, along with an unerring commitment to the vibrancy and universality of Islam.
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Religion & Thought
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Bassam Saeh, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
International Institute of Islamic Thought
Topic / Theme
Muslim, Humanism/Philology, Qur'ān, Language, Style & Translation of
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